Winner of the 2001 Best Exported British Cheese Award, Stinking Bishop is a washed rind cheese dating back to the Cistercian monks who once settled in Dymock where this cheese is made. Our variety is now made by Charles Martell, who works endlessly to carry on the traditional products of Gloucestershire. Washed in fermented pear juice (also called "Perry"), the cheese develops a stinky, pungent, orange-colored, sticky rind as Brevibacterium linens ripen the cheese from the inside out. At room temperature, this cheese will run across a plate. Named after the Stinking Bishop pear varietal from Gloucestershire, this cheese is a spectacular dairy experience.

I've had Stinking Bishop from igourmet about 5 times over the past 3 years, and it simply is my favorite cheese of all time! The smell is rough, but the flavor is incredible. Highly recommended!!

By Vetrefrom Atlanta, GAon Apr 21, 2016

Wow! That Epically Wonderful Stench!

Upon unwrapping this cheese, I immediately searched for information regarding whether it was supposed to smell so bad. When I was sure it was safe, I dove in. The rewarding, complex flavor is truly magnificent.

By darkofnightfrom Los Angeleson Dec 10, 2015

Unique, but not really a stinky cheese

Not bad, with an interesting texture.

By Jasonfrom Portland, Oregonon May 03, 2015

Thank you for providing specialty cheeses!

First, great service and amazing fast deliver. Will be a returning customer for sure!
I spent three years in England and I always tell my friends about Stinking Bishop cheese, because it has a funny name. I have only ever found it here. At the local cheese shop I've asked about it and they say it can't be had. Well, it can in fact and I'm happy to have found a source.
Keep doing what you're doing now, it's working.
Jason

By K-Dogfrom Phillipsburg, KSon Apr 02, 2015

Wonderful Gourmet cheese

fantastic flavor, lovely aroma (for a strong stinky cheese lover, and wonderful texture and appearance. If you haven't tried it you must!!! will order again.

By William Koblerfrom Leesburg, VAon Jan 10, 2015

Stinking Bishop

This cheese was everything I expected and was enjoyed by the "stinky" cheese lovers at our holiday party.

By Joseph Jerry Levesquefrom Oklahoma City, OKlahomaon Jan 08, 2015

Stinking Bishop cheese

Very delicious and not so stinking. As an ex-bootlegging Monk, I would have given it to my Bishop in 1972.

By Bonnie Blaxterfrom Pittsburgh, PAon Jan 02, 2015

YOU MADE OUR CHRISTMAS!

My husband LOVES Stinking Bishop cheese. He also LOVES Winston Churchill. I found a vintage cheese server with Churchill's image and a famous quote on it (on ebay). I thought "What better cheese to place inside as a Christmas gift than his favorite, Stinking Bishop!!!" Thank you for making my dream a reality and for making the buying/shipping process to EASY! I will continue to use your services for all of my gourmet needs.

By Rolandfrom Pittsfield MAon Oct 13, 2014

O YES

Been looking for a good stinky cheese and I found it. Will definitely reorder.

By ...from PAon Jul 16, 2014

Delicious

Smooth, creamy, taste takes a small bit of getting used to but otherwise delicious.